Colby v. Colby

Appeal from order quashing writ of execution.

The interlocutory decree of divorce was awarded appellant December 7, 1943, providing for weekly payments of $42.50 for the support of appellant and their two infants, Ronald, age 2 years, and Michael, age 9 months. In the summer of 1945, appellant informed respondent, then residing in San Jose, that she wished a large sum of money and proposed to him that for such payment she would release him from any further obligation to make the payments. She stated that she intended to remarry and needed money for such purpose. Thereupon, they agreed that for…